Seating
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89,219
44,860
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12,306
68,854
61,569
138,202
99,257
106,571
41,072
23,309
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4,124
1,566
1,418
1,209
1,093
952
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738
688
644
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471
364
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10,433
76,188
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5,598
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13,836
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61,895
37,101
43,689
34,256
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31,429
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83,018
60,081
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24,317
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Seating For Sale
Set of Eight Tall Iron and Cord Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight tall iron and cord chairs, probably American, circa 1950s. They have a very California Modern vibe and could be manufactured by Van Keppel and Green or Alan Gould...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Finisch Dahlqvist A.B. Brown Leather Vintage Retro Lounge or Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
This Finisch Dahlqvist A.B wood frame chair is in mint condition, leather is in mint condition as well, this Classic Finisch chair are the antiques of the future and look great in an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
1960s Børge Mogensen Model 122 Oak and Teak Dining Chairs for Søborg Møbelfabric
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chairs have been carefully refurbished
- Height of seat 48 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is 29.5 height and 36 in diameter Set is designed by Arthur Umanoff from the early 1960...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chairs come with exceptional dainty feet. The chairs needs a new upholstery.
Fe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1960s Erik Buch Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 model 49 dining chairs in rosewood with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The model 49 chairs are becoming increasingly collectable with the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Red "Poltovenere" Wingback Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy
Located in DE MEERN, NL
RED "POLTOVENERE" WINGBACK CHAIR BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1980S
Introducing the "PoltoVenere" wingback chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, a timeless classic...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds ...
Category
1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size - probably a little bit later in date than their design suggests
The two arm chairs ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Kirk Sofa Armchair, Living, Orange, Black, Moder Design, Lounge, Hotel, Metal
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Kirk is a set of armchairs and sofas conceived as a game of building blocks, in which the container and the contents play an interlocking game based on minimal asymmetries, unexpecte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lucite and Emerald Green Leather Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs on Casters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs and Palm Beach were the lucite furniture centers on the 70s and 80s. Sometimes the entire estate was furnished entirely with lucite furniture and accessories! that was t...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent set of 10 hand crafted mahogany Hepplewhite style side dining chairs by Virginia Craftsman having bellflower and sunburst details, shield backs, tapered legs, and glamoro...
Category
1930s North American Hepplewhite Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed
Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed
Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood frames in dark black finish and upholstered in off-white vinyl. The upholstered form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lovely Hand Dyed Brown Leather Edwardian Style Studded Three Seat Sofa Part Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed tan brown leather three seat sofa with ornate stud work all over
The sofa is well made and stylish, the leather is fully a...
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Teak and Birch Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of four Danish dining chairs is excellent condition. They feature teak backs and black vinyl seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Teak
Brass Dining Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass dining chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950's
Brass frame and new petrol green velvet upholstery.
One frame of the chair is a bit lighter than the othe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs. They have been reupholstered in a wonderful period appropriate nubby woven fabric in a cool turquoise. We have many Adrian Pearsall table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Modernism, Organic Midcentury Sofa, Grey Brown Velvet Oak, Brass, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic and asymmetric sofa. Designed by an unknown Italian designer. Oak legs bear original brass caps, upholstered in brown velvet fabric.
Other designers of the ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Wicker Vintage Dining Chairs Karl Fostel Sen's Erben Sonett Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern wicker vintage set of three dining chairs or patio chairs for indoor and outdoor by Karl Fostel Sen´s Erben for Sonett, Vienna.
The legs from black lacquered metal...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Leather "PPno.1" Pouf, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "PPno.1" Pouf - Pols Potten Studio.
Dimensions: W 110 x D 72 x H 47 cm.
Materials: Laminated wood, nozag springs, foam, leather.
Pols Potten products are characterised...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Minimalistic Purple Suede Chairs by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
Located in Schagen, NL
These two futuristic and Minimalist chairs form together a sofa; one in pink/purple (corner model) and the other purple/purple. The two colors are in perfect harmony when placed toge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Suede
Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stunning chrome finish add to Mid-Century charm of the set, with details added to the original Mies van der Rohe...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
6 blond wood midcentury Italian dining chairs, 1950s, attrib. to Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A set of six stylish and comfortable mid-century Italian dining room chairs, blond wood, grey upholstery, circa late 1940s - early 1950s.
We now also have a similar set of 6, not re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Very Rare Erik Kierkegaard Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare model originally designed for the boat named Lalandia in Denmark
- Made of solid teak
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished
- Some of them are s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery, Wood
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare and outstanding example of good, modern Norweigian design came from a very upscale palm Springs Country Club residence. They have been newly upholstered in a very high end ...
Category
1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration the original manufacturers labels showed up under the old upholstery and were saved to be added on again when finished
The chairs have been restored with respect with new Pirelli rubber strapping and latex interior foam as they were done original
Zumirez moonbeam wool bouclé fabric by Zinc from their Malibu collection
The black enameled solid steel frames have been polished and have paint loss consistent with age and use but proving the age of these chairs and adding character
Upon request the frames can be repainted or powder coated
A nice set of Italian chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Low Chair with Backrest Carved from a Palm Tree Trunk
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This chair with was crafted from a single palm tree trunk. A wonderful palm wood texture adorns this chair. A wonderful object that is both organic and modern. A wonderfully unique i...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Palmwood
Set of 4 Sculptural Italian Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by A. Sibau
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These dining chairs were made in the 1980s in Italy by Antonio Sibau. They have a beautiful high sculptural back of black lacquered wood. The seating is ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Three Piece Green Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality Mid-20th Century green leather vintage chesterfield suite. With the original green leather hide that has been cleaned and pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Four Steelcase Coalesse Wrapp Side Chairs
By Marc Krusin
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant with a snug winged back and generous contoured seat inclined slightly for comfort and support. Great for office or dining. Polished Trivalent chrome legs. Each with manufacturers labels underneath. Design origin, Spain, 2007 by Marc Krusin. MCM Chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Blue Pair Armchairs Viko Baumritter 1959 USA
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous matching pair of lounge chairs by Viko Baumritter, USA, circa 1959. These Mid-Century armchairs have the lean of a lounge chair and the poise to draw attention. The dynamic sheen of the blue vinyl upholstery has an undeniable retro allure. Slanted tubular metal frames have wooden walnut armrests and are capped with classic sliders at the feet. Underside with zig-zag exposed spring base. Frames supporting original upholstered box...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Six-Piece Sectional Sofa by Preview
By Preview
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic six-piece Preview sectional sofa. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for right? Great for that smaller space or add to a sect...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and unique sculpted backs. These beautiful chairs make an impressive statement in any settin...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Modern Seven Vintage Cognac Leather Teak Dining Chairs Cassina, 1990s, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 vintage dining chairs, which were made out of a wooden base and cognac brown leather armchair shell.
Stamped Cassina - N 10
The set of dining chairs by Josep Lluska f...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood
- Made: Tatra Pravenec
- Labeled
- Good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Sculptural Italian Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of six Italian Modern dining chairs feature uniquely shaped metal frames with high back leather seats. The sculptural qu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Six Walnut Neoclassical Dining Chairs with urn carved back splat sitting on four tapering legs. Italian, Circa 1850. The drop in seats recently upholstered.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
Armchair Balu' Office, Metal Base Swivel and Upholstery in Velvet by Emilio Nan
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The deep, rounded seat encourages relaxation and conversation. The perfectly balanced volume of the body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs
A very good looking well made and decorative suite ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Einar Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant lounge chairs by Einar Larsen. Contemporary look, upholstered with white bouclé fabric. Designed in 1945.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome dining table has a regal presence with it’s stately, yet sexy, black marble base. The vintage 1980s dining set has resembles work by Carlo Scarpa. The sleek dining set comes complete, as pictured with a dining table and four chairs. The set is unmarked but bears the hallmarks of Italian origins. The peninsula that brought us Ferarri and Versace has a penchant for flair.
The base itself is a work of art, beautifully exhibiting the tenants of Postmodern design. It is both decorative and simple. The designer has arranged slabs of sumptuous black marble in descending size, emanating from the center. This array of slabs cumulatively form a diamond shape when viewed from the top. The geometric Silhouette of the base perfectly compliments the octagonal beveled glass top.
The dramatic, high-back, chairs have a glossy lacquer finish that captures the same sheen as the stone pedestal table base...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Seating
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Selig lounge chairs feature chrome and tufted vinyl lounge chairs feature comfortable proportions and stylish modern design. Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Form Lounge Chairs, Mohair Fabric with Brass Legs, ISA, Italy, 1950
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of restored sculptural form Italian lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti dating from the very early 1950s with beautifully hand crafted wood frames and sprung seats...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Green Leather Turn of the Century Tufted Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of exquisite turn of the century English green tufted leather slipper chairs. This pair of English slipper chairs from the early 20th century features a green color tufted lea...
Category
Early 20th Century English Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Serge Haelterman Functional Pop Art Modular Seating Jzuz Living Elements Belgian
By JZUZ Livingelements, Serge Haelterman & Steven Brouns
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique and out of production functional seating elements by Belgian designers Serge Haelterman and Steven Brouns.
These elements are made of high end foam covered with an elastic coated fabric that can be cleaned easily and feels like a latex rubber.
This seating elements can be turned into a sofa, bed or seating island with your own imagination.
NIKE purchased several of these JZUZ Elements for their shops in Europe
Measures: Green element 82.67inch/210cm x 27.55inch/70cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm
Orange element 55.12inch/140cm x 55.12inch/140cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm
Orange block element 27.55inch/70cm x 27.55inch/70cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm
I taken this text from Serge Haelterman's website:
Right after I graduated as an Industrial designer back in 1999 I started a furniture brand together with my friend Steven Brouns. We felt there was a need for a new type of furniture that was able to adjust itself to the ever changing life situations. Hence the name Livingelements. The name JZUZ was conceived because we believed we had to spread the message of this new kind of living. The first elements were a u and a square shaped seating element. They were in fact a deconstruction of a regular sofa. This deconstruction led to a whole range of new possibilities. When combining both elements you could construct all kinds of different 'living' setups. After this followed the room devider...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
Polished Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Nice Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 3440 designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark.
Original cushion (for 1 chair).
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Bentwood
Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with crocodile leather embossed seat pads
A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Crocodile, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand dining chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of six.
The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw comb...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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